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040			_aUniversity of Cebu-Banilad _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad
100			_aAlpuerto, Cedric John C., _eauthor.
245			_aBehind the badge : _bexploring the lived experiences of female police officers in handling violence against women and children cases / _cNoel C. Adolfo, John Ashley G. Aguilon, Cedric John C. Alpuerto, Miro Jarold C. Negre, Jayralph R. Siglos.
260			_aCebu City, Philippines : _bUniversity of Cebu-Banilad, _cc2025.
300			_a128 pages : _bcolored illustrations ; _c28 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_a"Violence Against Women and Children [VAWC] remains a serious social concern that requires ethical and compassionate intervention from law enforcement agencies. Female police officers assigned to the Women and Children's Protection Desk [WCPD] play a crucial role in responding to and investigating VAWC cases while ensuring the safety of victims. However, limited qualitative studies have examined their lived experiences in handling such cases within the Philippine context. This study aimed to explore the experiences of female police officers in responding to and investigating VAWC cases, the strategies they employ in case handling, and the coping mechanisms they use in managing the emotional demands of their work. This study employed a qualitative research a design, using descriptive-phenomenological approach. Participants were female police officers assigned to the WCPD at Police Station 6, Mandaue City, selected through purposive sampling. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews guided by questions aligned with the study objectives and analyzed using thematic analysis to allow themes and significant statements to emerge from the participants' narratives. Findings revealed that female police officers adopt a victim-centered approach characterized by empathy and trust-building when responding to VAWC cases. In investigating cases, they emphasized sensitivity, accuracy, and strict adherence to legal protocols. The officers also employed strategies such as encouragement, coordination with support agencies, and prioritization of victim safety and well-being. Despite emotional challenges, participants demonstrated resilience through coping mechanisms such as peer support and emotional regulation. These findings provide insights into the professional realities of female police officers and highlight the need for strengthened institutional support for WCPD personnel." —Abstract
541			_xPableo-Borbon, Deniebelle _yCollege of Criminology _zCriminology
546			_aText in English
650			_aViolence against women and children.
650			_aFemale police officers.
650			_aWomen and children's protection desk.
650			_aCoping mechanisms.
650			_aDescriptive phenomenology.
650			_aMandaue City.
700			_aAdolfo, Noel O., _eauthor.
700			_aAguilon, John Ashley G., _eauthor.
700			_aNegre, Miro Jarold C., _eauthor.
700			_aSiglos, Jayralph R., _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cTHE
998			_cGian [new] _d04/27/2026
999			_c15206 _d15206